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University of Memphis campus

🇺🇸 USA · Tennessee

University of Memphis

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
72%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹14,45,050Out-of-state
Students
12,701Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

The University of Memphis (UofM or Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students.
The university maintains the Herff College of Engineering, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the former Lambuth University campus in Jackson, Tennessee (now a branch campus of the University of Memphis and host campus of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program), the Loewenberg College of Nursing, the School of Public Health, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Advanced Distributed Learning Workforce Co-Lab, and the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology. The University of Memphis is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity".

Admissions planning estimate

72% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 37%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 93.38%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 93.4% (14,605/15,640; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 15,084
Offered a place 10,865
Enrolled 1,962

18.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite915-1180
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹25,96,844 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,45,050
  • Housing₹10,65,377
  • Books & supplies₹86,417
Sticker price ₹25,96,844
After aid (average) ₹11,64,475

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,07,702
Out-of-state ₹14,45,050

Average aid awarded: ₹7,37,836 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.4%
Retention
50.9%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
14%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 40.7%
White 35.2%
Hispanic 12.2%
Asian 4.7%
Multiracial 4.3%
Unknown 0.6%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Air Transportationbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental Designbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate72.03%
Total Applicants15084
Admitted Applicants10865
Enrolled Applicants1962
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %915
SAT Composite 75th %1180
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,07,702
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,45,050
Average Housing Cost₹10,65,377
Books & Supplies₹86,417
Average Net Price₹11,64,475
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,37,836
Out-of-State Students14%

Student Body Diversity

African American40.73%
Asian4.74%
Hispanic12.16%
White35.19%
Multiracial4.32%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International2.04%
Unknown Race0.6%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate50.89%
Retention Rate77.38%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates12701

Contact

Street Address101 Wilder Tower
ZIP Code38152
Phone(901) 678-2111
Websitehttps://www.memphis.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/